Acupuncture & Musculoskeletal
Treatments
DI HOUSIAUX - HEALTH CONSULTANT/ REG. ACUPUNCTURIST/ NATUROPATH/ REG.NURSE
Musculoskeletal Treatment
60mins
What do you get in a Musculosketal Acupuncture Treatment? Firstly I will carry out a postural
assessment. This helps determine if skeletal structure is causing or adding to your problem. I start your treatment by applying heat packs
to the affected area. This is designed to gently loosen muscles fibers in preparation for the deep tissue massage
which occurs next. Massage alerts me to any other “tight” muscles or structures that may be needing attention
or may be too sore to have treatment currently. It also continues the muscle loosening that will be effective in resolving
your problem. Following from
this I apply tradtional chinese medicine (TCM) cups - or cupping for short. There are
many reasons to use cupping in TCM but for musculoskeletal problems we are trying to move stagnation of blood and qi in the
deep muscle, to the suface of the body where it is much easier to disperse. This is where the dark round bruising is left
as a result - the darker the colour the longer the stagnation has been present. If you are about to go out and show some skin
let me know before we do this. Lastly
is the acupuncture needles - more like pins. These are generally inserted into areas that are affected, working
along meridians or channels where the blockages of qi and blood have occurred. Once the pins are in, its relaxation time for
you to allow the acupuncture points to correct any energetic imbalances that may be contributing to your problem. You will also be provided with a sheet
recommending specific stretches that would be beneficial to you on a daily basis. Treat yourself and your body to regular physical tunes up
- don’t wait until you are injured. Make an appointment today!
For further information about Diane Housiaux and specialist treatments
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
treats many conditions. It is a system of health care that has evolved in China over many thousands of years through meticulous
observation of nature, the cosmos, and the human body. It is a holistic form of healing that incorporates acupuncture, moxibustion,
massage and cupping, herbal medicines, dietary therapy and exercise.
Naturopathy focuses on natural remedies and the body's vital ability to heal and maintain
itself . It utilizes a combination of Herbal tinctures and Nutritional advice/ supplementation to tackle medical conditions.
Using these treatment strategies will maximize
your results.
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See also ... Naturopathic Consultations
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Musculoskeletal Treatment
$100
Initial Acupuncture Consultation $120
Follow up Acupuncture $
55
Health Fund Rebates apply Initial Consultation : Acupuncture 90mins
If you have never had an holistic treatment before, you will probably be
pleasantly surprised by the experience.
In
your first consultation, I would usually start by asking about your main complaint, followed by a series of questions about
any other symptoms or major illnesses that you may or may not have. This, together with my observations
about your complexion, general manner and appearance, would enable me to start forming my diagnosis.
I would also take your pulses and examine your tongue. In
Traditional Chinese Medicine, these are important diagnostic tools. When I take your pulses, this process is quite different
from having your pulse taken in Western medicine. I will be feeling the quality of your pulses, rather than simply the speed.
I will also be feeling your pulses in three different positions on each of your wrists. This will enable me to gauge how well
each of your major organs are functioning, and whether there are any imbalances between them. Looking at your tongue will
also give me a similar insight.
As I combine acupuncture and
naturopathic principles I also check your Zinc levels, an important factor in immunity disorders, will look at your iris for
constitutional strengths and weaknesses and take your vital signs (HR, B/P, Temp and Respiratory rate).
I would then put all these factors together to form my diagnosis, which I would
discuss with you, also answering any questions that you have. I like to outline a treatment plan and give you options
within the treatment program ie acupuncture, herbs, dietary modifications, lifestyle changes, etc.
The acupuncture treatment requires you to lie on a
massage table and have very fine needles inserted into a variety of meridian points. An acupuncture needle is about the thickness
of a hair, and quite often you will not even know that I have inserted them. Usually, I would then gently stimulate the needle
so that your energy is summoned to that particular point on that channel. When your energy connects with the needle, you will
feel a sensation of some sort. The type and strength of the sensation varies from person to person, and also varies depending
on the location on your body that I am needling in. The sensation might be a mild tingling, an aching, a feeling of heaviness,
or sometimes a stronger sensation. Most people find acupuncture relaxing, and many people fall asleep during treatment.
Usually, your first consultation with
me will be longer than the follow-up sessions. The first session usually lasts up to one and half hours. This extra time is
to enable me to take your detailed case history and form my initial diagnosis. The follow up sessions would usually last around
45 minutes.
Follow up Acupuncture 45mins
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